💡 Did you know?
As Monash continues to grow, so too does the number of people walking and cycling on our roads.
🇦🇺 A very special evening welcoming our newest Australian citizens.
Don’t get caught out; Glen Waverley Library is closed as we prepare to begin construction on the new Library.
🐉 A wonderful afternoon celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival and the 10th anniversary of the Chinese Association of Monash.
🕷️ With great power comes great responsibility… and apparently, an ice-cold dunk!
☕🐝 A great visit to @honeyccinokids in Oakleigh.
🌏 Today I was pleased to attend the Chinese National Unity Day and International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations event at Box Hill Town Hall.
📚 It was a pleasure to return to @huntingtower and speak with students about sustainability, local action and the role we can all play in caring for our environment.
❤️💙 A privilege to be at the MCG today to farewell Neale Daniher AO and celebrate an extraordinary life.
📚 A wonderful story from Glen Waverley’s history.
❤️💙 Off to the Big Freeze!
🚶🚲 Residents told us safer and clearer shared paths were important, and we listened.
🏡 Our neighbourhood houses play an important role bringing people together and supporting local communities.
Happy national Fish ‘n Chips day!
🏏 Local sporting clubs told us upgraded training facilities were important, and we listened.
🎰 Gambling harm is a public health issue.
💙 During our Budget consultation, the community told us they wanted stronger support for people doing it tough, and we listened.
In ABS statistics, an Australian citizen, even someone born here, can be counted as a migrant arrival when they return home after living or working overseas.
It is a useful reminder that statistics are often more complicated than the headline suggests.
Before accepting the facts and figures shared on social media, take a moment to ask what is being counted, how it is defined and what might be missing.
Numbers can inform a debate, but they can also be selectively used to shape a particular view.
Pedestrians and cyclists account for 18% of all deaths and serious injuries on Monash roads, and almost two thirds of those injured are men.
These are not just statistics. They are people going to work, school, the shops or simply moving around their neighbourhood.
We need to keep investing in safer crossings, better paths, improved lighting and road designs that protect everyone, especially our most vulnerable road users.
A growing city must also be a safer city. 🚶♀️🚴♂️
It was an honour to preside over last night’s citizenship ceremony and share this important milestone with individuals and families choosing to make Australia their home. 🇦🇺
Two temporary library sites will open in July.
For more info, click the link in my bio.
Congratulations to the committee, volunteers and members on this fantastic milestone, and thank you for all you contribute to our community.
It was also an extra special day for our family, with Lachlan celebrating his 5th birthday. 🎂
I joined the Oakleigh District Football Netball Club for its FightMND fundraiser, suited up as Spider-Man and took the plunge into the ice.
It was freezing, but all for an incredibly important cause, raising funds and awareness to help find effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure for motor neurone disease.
A huge congratulations to everyone at Oakleigh District for getting behind FightMND and making the day such a success.
Every dollar helps us take another step towards a world without MND. 💙
Located just outside the Oakleigh activity centre, Honeyccino is a fantastic local spot for families, with coffee and food for the grown ups, and a fun, safe play space for little ones.
It is exactly the kind of business that helps make Oakleigh such a vibrant and welcoming place.
Great to drop in, meet the team and see another local business creating something special for our community.
If you have young kids, it is well worth checking out.
The event brought together community leaders, multicultural organisations, consular representatives and members of Victoria’s Chinese community to celebrate culture, connection and mutual understanding.
It was wonderful to experience the cultural performances, displays and demonstrations, and to reflect on the importance of dialogue between different communities and traditions.
Monash is proudly multicultural, and events like this remind us how much stronger we are when we listen, learn and build friendships across cultures.
Thank you to Consul General Mr Fang Xinwen, Vice Consul Bowen Zhang and the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Melbourne for the invitation and warm hospitality.
As a former student, it was especially meaningful to see the passion, knowledge and leadership of the next generation of Huntingtower students.
Young people are not just part of the conversation on sustainability, they are often the ones driving change, challenging old habits and teaching older generations to think differently about the future.
Thank you to the Sustainability Team for the invitation, and to the students for their thoughtful questions and commitment to making a difference. 🌱
Only a few days ago, I shared a photo of our family walking to the G for Big Freeze, encouraging people to donate to FightMND.
Today was a powerful reminder of why that cause matters so much.
Neale’s courage, humour and determination changed lives. He took an unimaginable personal battle and turned it into a movement of hope for so many others.
As his hearse left the MCG, we formed a guard of honour, a deeply moving tribute to a man whose impact will be felt for generations.
His legacy will live on through his family, through FightMND, and through every person inspired by his example to keep going, keep fighting, and keep helping others.
Vale Neale Daniher AO.
George Mulgrew was part of the carpentry team that helped build the original Glen Waverley Library in Kingsway in 1975–76.
Now, almost 50 years later, George is 99 this Boxing Day and can look back with pride on helping create a place that has served generations of local families, students, children and readers.
Libraries are much more than buildings. They are places where people learn, connect, discover ideas and feel part of their community.
As we prepare for the next chapter with a new Glen Waverley Library, it is important to remember the people like George whose hard work helped build the legacy we are carrying forward.
Thank you George, and thank you to everyone who has helped make Glen Waverley Library such an important part of our community.
Walking to the MCG with the family today for one of the great Melbourne traditions.
The Big Freeze is always a brilliant mix of footy, fun and purpose, but at the heart of it is something much bigger, supporting FightMND and the search for a cure for motor neurone disease.
Neale Daniher’s courage, humour and determination continue to inspire so many people.
Please buy a beanie, make a donation, or support however you can.
Every dollar helps.
fightmnd.org.au ❤️💙
This year’s Budget includes $50,000 to improve signage for pedestrians and cyclists along the busy Scotchmans Creek Trail.
Better signage will help improve safety, reduce conflicts between trail users and make it easier for people to navigate and enjoy one of Monash’s most popular shared trails.
During our Budget consultation, residents told us they value the connection, support and programs these local spaces provide, and we listened.
This year’s Budget includes $200,000 to support Monash’s 10 Neighbourhood Houses, helping them continue delivering programs, activities and support services that strengthen community connection across Monash.
Sorry about the late post. You’ve likely had dinner already, but a great idea for a late celebration tomorrow for lunch!
This year’s Budget includes $400,000 to upgrade the cricket nets at Scammell Reserve in Oakleigh South for community and club use.
These upgrades will help support local clubs, encourage participation and provide better facilities for players of all ages and skill levels.
Monash Council has adopted a refreshed Public Health Approach to Gambling Harm Policy, strengthening our work to reduce the impacts of gambling harm across our community.
The updated policy reflects the pressure many households are under, expands our focus on groups most at risk, and supports clubs and community groups to reduce reliance on gambling-based fundraising.
In 2024/25, pokies losses in Monash reached $126 million.
That is money taken out of local households, families and our community.
Council will keep advocating for stronger action, healthier alternatives and better support for people experiencing harm.
Support is available through Gamblers Help on 1800 858 858, or 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 for family violence support.
This year’s Budget includes $150,000 for South East Community Links to strengthen and expand the support they provide to people in Monash experiencing unemployment, severe hardship and family violence.
Local community organisations play an important role supporting vulnerable residents, and this funding will help ensure that support continues to reach people who need it most.
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